UK, Europe & US
April 26, 2019- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 4AD0102LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
187439E1/AA-side runout, stamped
187439E2/AB-side runout, stamped
Aldous HardingDesigner
Vinyl pressings
Designer
by Aldous Harding · 2019
10 pressings6 countriesArt RockFolkAlternative RockRock
Designer was first pressed on vinyl in 2019. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Designer
9 pressings came out in 2019, the album's first year, in 5 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK, Europe & US
April 26, 2019- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 4AD0102LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
- Runout / matrix
187439E1/AA-side runout, stamped
187439E2/AB-side runout, stamped
UK, Europe & US
April 26, 2019- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 4AD0102LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4AD0102LP A2 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD- [MPO logo] 19 105468A-side runout, stamped
4AD0102LP B2 [MPO logo] 19 105469 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD-B-side runout, stamped
Australia & New Zealand
April 26, 2019- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 4AD0102LPX4AD 4AD0102LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
- Runout / matrix
4AD0102LP A2 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD- MPO 19 109277A-side runout
4AD0102LP B2 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD- MPO 19 109276B-side runout
Europe
April 26, 2019- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 4AD0102LP
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
4AD0102LP A2 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD- [MPO logo] 19 102220A-side runout - variant 1
4AD0102LP B2 [MPO logo] 19 102277 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD-B-side runout - variant 1
4AD0102LP A2 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD- [MPO logo] 19 109167A-side runout - variant 2
4AD0102LP B2 [MPO logo] 19 102166 JASDAFACE LOUD -HD-B-side runout - variant 2
Europe
April 26, 2019- Label and catalog number
- 4AD 4AD0102LP
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition · Gold
- Runout / matrix
4AD0102LP A2 JASDAFACE LOUD-HD- MPO® 19 103973A-side runout
4AD0102LP B2 MPO® 19 103974 JASDAFACE LOUD-HD-B-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | New Zealand | Flying Nun Records FN587LPFirst yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | New Zealand | Flying Nun Records FN587LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2019 | Australia & New Zealand | 4AD 4AD0102LPX / 4AD 4AD0102LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Europe | 4AD 4AD0102LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2019 | Europe | 4AD 4AD0102LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK, Europe & US | 4AD 4AD0102LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2019 | UK, Europe & US | 4AD 4AD0102LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | UK, Europe & US | 4AD 4AD0102LPFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2019 | USA & Canada | 4AD 4AD0102LPX / 4AD 4AD0102LPFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | France | 4AD 4AD0102LPLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Fixture Picture4:07
- A2Designer4:16
- A3Zoo Eyes5:18
- A4Treasure4:12
- A5The Barrel5:00
- B1Damn6:28
- B2Weight Of The Planets4:44
- B3Heaven Is Empty3:19
- B4Pilot3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Designer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Designer are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2019 and 2023.
When was Designer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2019, in UK, Europe & US, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, USA & Canada and more. One of them is 4AD 4AD0102LP, released April 26, 2019.
How do I tell if my copy of Designer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4AD0102LP, 4AD0102LPX, FN587LP) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 187439E1/A and 187439E2/A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Designer on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.